Cabrillo Elementary vs Portola Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
524 students
Portola Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
378 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica, California | Portola Elementary San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #919 of 5,693 | #1103 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12482 of 50,301 | #14742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 524 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Pacifica | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cabrillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 65.1).
- •Portola Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 36%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.0).
- •Cabrillo Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cabrillo Elementary better than Portola Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cabrillo Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cabrillo Elementary and Portola Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Pacifica and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Elementary: 524. Portola Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and Portola Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 919th of 5,693 and Portola Elementary is 1103rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).